Pilates typically burns between about 170 to 300 calories per hour, depending on the intensity, type of Pilates, and individual factors such as weight and fitness level.
- For a beginner doing mat Pilates, about 170 to 250 calories can be burned in one hour
- More intense or advanced Pilates workouts, including reformer Pilates, can burn more calories, roughly 240 to 450 calories per hour
- Average calorie burn estimates range around 200 to 250 calories per hour for general Pilates practice
- Specific calorie burn also depends on body weight; for example, a 180-pound person might burn about 193 to 208 calories in 45 minutes of Pilates, with reformer Pilates slightly increasing the burn
- Some users report burning between 200 to 300 calories per hour, with dynamic or cardio-based Pilates classes burning more
- Pilates is generally a moderate calorie-burning exercise, and its benefits include muscle toning, posture improvement, and mindfulness, rather than high calorie expenditure alone
In summary, Pilates calorie burn varies widely, but a typical session burns roughly 170 to 300 calories per hour, with higher intensity or reformer classes burning more
